050219-N-6541W-001 Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 19, 2005) – A BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone is launches using Jet Assist Take Off (JATO) from the flight deck aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during its annual missile exercise (MISSILEX). The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 3rd Class Michael Wisniewski (RELEASED) US Navy 050219-N-6541W-001 A BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone is l

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050219-N-6541W-001 Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 19, 2005) – A BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone is launches using Jet Assist Take Off (JATO) from the flight deck aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during its annual missile exercise (MISSILEX). The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 3rd Class Michael Wisniewski (RELEASED) US Navy 050219-N-6541W-001 A BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone is launches using Jet Assist Take Off (JATO) from the flight deck aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63)

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